YSC News

Below you’ll find current news and programs for the YSC. If you have any questions feel free to contact the YSC Coodinator, Betsy Fusilier, 859-422-0678.

Fayette County Schools 2025-2026 School Year Info

Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning
Back to School Bash
July 26, 2025
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Free
Students will receive a backpack with supplies and a free book.

Back to School Bash for Single Parent Families

You’re Invited! Join us for our Back-to-School Bash—a fun-filled day just for single moms and their kids! Get ready for free haircuts & eye exams, backpacks & school supplies, $5-or-less school shopping, games, prizes, and community resources to help your family thrive this school year. Food truck and fun games. Don’t miss this chance to gear up, connect, and celebrate! RSVP at the link below. Child must be registered to receive backpack and school supplies.**
https://www.rewritingstories.org/events-1/back-to-school-bash/form

Summer P-EBT

Summer P-EBT

The Summer EBT program provides grocery benefits to families with school-aged children in our community. Last year, Summer EBT helped over 395,000 kids in Kentucky get the healthy food that they usually enjoy while they’re in school!

Summer EBT is for school-aged children in households that are at or under 185% of federal poverty guidelines.
Families receive $120 per eligible school-aged child for groceries (on an existing EBT card or new Summer EBT card)
Most eligible families will be automatically enrolled, but some will need to apply.
In CEP school(s), families who aren’t receiving SNAP, KTAP, income-based Medicaid or Kinship Care may need to apply. (This is new, not all CEP students will receive a card- the ones who are not directly certified from the above programs, will have to complete a S-EBT application with DCBS)
Families can check here if they need to apply, or if they should receive Summer EBT automatically: feedingky.org/sebteligibility

Families can learn more about Summer EBT in Kentucky at bit.ly/KY-SummerEBT “

*Non-CEP schools, if your student qualified directly (through the above DC programs), they would receive benefits automatically. If your household completed a Free/Reduced application for meal assistance, DCBS has requested that data from districts, so you should not need to complete the S-EBT application.

If you have any questions contact DCBS (S-EBT program distributers) at: (855)509-8959.

Beneficios de P-EBT del Verano

$120 de beneficio para cada estudiante

Las familias con niños que asisten escuela con ingresos de 185% o menos del nivel de pobreza o que asisten una escuela de CEP pueden calificar

Aplica en línea hoy

bit.ly/KY-SummerEBT

Los niños de 6-18 años antes de la fecha 1 de agoto, 2024 que reciben beneficios de SNAP, KTAP, o “Kinship Care” durante el año escolar 2024-2025 estarán inscritos automaticamente en el programa y no necesitan que aplicar.

Community Support in Winter

Food

God’s Pantry locations:

Northside Library – No referral needed. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the pantry at noon. The first 40 families registered will be able to shop.
Various sites — Call (859) 259-2308 weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. to schedule an appointment for the pantry at St. Luke (2351 Alumni Drive), Cambridge Drive (1902 Cambridge Drive), Central Pantry (219 East Short Street), or 817 Winchester Road.
Mobile Market calendar

Lexington Rescue Mission– All meals are free. Breakfast is served from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday-Saturday and lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Guests may also take produce, bread, and food from our distribution table, as available. In addition, guests can meet with a resource coordinator from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for help with clothing, hygiene products, household supplies, food bags, IDs, and transportation.

Meal Handout at FoodChain: Dinner (anyone) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 501 W. Sixth St, Suite 105 (where Jefferson St. meets West Sixth St.)

Northeast Christian Church Food Pantry: Open 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays with dairy, breads, meats, fresh vegetables and fruits, and non-perishable foods. Spanish translators may be available. Location: 990 Star Shoot Parkway, at the West Wing entrance. Questions: foodpantry@ncclex.org or (859) 299-1251, ext. 209 to leave a message.

Porter Memorial Baptist Food Pantry: 4300 Nicholasville Road; Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call to reserve a spot, (859) 272-3441.

Utilities

Kentucky’s LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is accepting applications through March 15 on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the Community Action Council, (859) 300-6960.

H2O Help to Others Program (bill assistance for Kentucky American Water customers) Eligibility: Household income at or below 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines; contributed at least $25 toward the bill in the last 180 days; an outstanding account balance of $50 or more. Complete an intake form.

United Way – Text or call 211 for assistance.

Shelter & Warming Centers

LFUCG Winter Weather Plan, with list of providers

Lexington Rescue Mission: 444 Glen Arvin Ave.; (859) 381-9600. Winter weather day shelter available, including hot meals. Hours: Monday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Emotional Support

New Vista’s 24-Hour Helpline: (800) 928-8000
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)

Miscellaneous

The Nest: Basic needs assistance at no cost, including diapers and wipes, toiletries children’s clothing, formula, and infant care items. Walk-in hours: Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.; Thursdays by appointment only. Call (859) 259-1974 ext. 222.

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office: Winter Care Program. Call (859) 252-1771 for:

Transportation to and from a workplace for staff in the healthcare industry or professionals who provide direct healthcare services
Transportation to and from a critical medical appointment
Pick-up of critical prescription medications
Welfare checks for our most vulnerable citizens
Distribution of winter coats

LexTran: Free bus rides to shelter during emergency plan activation via any fixed route.

United Way: Call 211for help finding other assistance

Kentucky American Water Assistance Available through Community Action

Kentucky American Water’s H2O Help to Others Program ™ is teaming up with Community Action Council to deliver up to $250 in water and wastewater assistance to eligible Kentucky American Water customers.

Eligible customers can receive assistance once per calendar year until funds have been exhausted. Assistance for past-due water and wastewater bills will be paid directly to Kentucky American Water. For more information and to apply visit https://commaction.org/helptoothers/

Cuts & Curls

To make the Cuts & Curls program more convenient for our families, we have transformed this event into a year-round opportunity, thanks to the generosity of our partners who have agreed to offer their services to FCPS students.

Please fill out the form ONLINE to receive one voucher. Once you have received the voucher YOU MUST CALL THE SHOP YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT (unless otherwise noted on your voucher). Please let them know you are using a voucher from FCPS. Thank you!